Will Southern California Revert to a Desert?

The nearly 13 million people in Southern California - one-half of California's population - face the prospect of water shortages in the near future. These people depend on three major aqueducts that import water from areas hundreds of miles away for two-thirds of their water supply. The future availability of the imported water is in doubt. A multi-billion dollar investment required to develop additional supplies and to expand the local distribution system to meet the water needs of the people is described.